Crime Rate in Coltishall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coltishall

The total recorded crimes in Coltishall, Broadland, UK in February 2026 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coltishall crime rate of 40.73 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Coltishall, encompassing approximately 270 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Coltishall Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Digby Court with total crimes: 4
  • Norwich Road with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

How safe is Coltishall?

To understand the safety of Coltishall, we need to analyze Coltishall crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Coltishall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broadland average, with 85 crimes compared to 226.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Coltishall recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

    • In 2023, Coltishall had fewer crimes than the Broadland average, with 92 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Coltishall recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broadland, Coltishall has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Coltishall Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Coltishall crimes were 85. The crime rate of Coltishall in 2024 was 314.70 (year) or 26.22 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coltishall were around 92 crimes with yearly crime rate of 340.61 (year) or 28.38 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Coltishall)CrimesRank (Coltishall)CrimesRank (Coltishall)
AylshamNA NA506 1465 1
Thorpe St Andrew South EastNA NA448 3435 2
Sprowston EastNA NA480 2353 4
Hellesdon South EastNA NA447 4426 3
Hellesdon North WestNA NA416 5330 5
Old Catton and Sprowston WestNA NA265 9301 6
BrundallNA NA356 6275 8
Sprowston CentralNA NA283 8279 7
WroxhamNA NA311 7271 9
Horsford and FelthorpeNA NA249 10261 10
Thorpe St Andrew North WestNA NA244 11255 11
Blofield with South WalshamNA NA218 12200 12
Spixworth with St FaithsNA NA161 16189 13
Taverham NorthNA NA197 13148 16
PlumsteadNA NA119 21152 14
BuxtonNA NA169 14149 15
AcleNA NA163 15123 22
HevinghamNA NA85 24140 17
Taverham SouthNA NA150 17136 18
EynesfordNA NA144 18133 19
ReephamNA NA132 19123 21
Drayton NorthNA NA82 26128 20
BurlinghamNA NA121 2087 25
MarshesNA NA100 22121 23
Great WitchinghamNA NA92 2385 26
Drayton SouthNA NA71 2776 27

Coltishall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Drugs were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20263
December 20251
November 20253
October 20255
September 20252
August 20252
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
September 20251
August 20252
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
June 20252

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
August 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20252

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20252
September 20251
April 20251

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
August 20251
July 20251
February 20252

High Crime Locations Coltishall in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Coltishall postcode area is presented below.

1. Digby Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Norwich Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Patricia Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Margaret'S Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Addison Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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